Coquihalla Canyon Provincial Park

Overview

Description

"In the early 1900s, the Canadian Pacific Railway decided a route was necessary to link the Kootenay Region with the BC coast by rail. The railway was built over three mountain ranges. In the Coquihalla Gorge – the river cut a 300 foot deep channel of solid granite. A straight line of tunnels were built through it which are known now as the Othello Tunnels. There are spectacular viewing opportunities available on the trail, through the tunnels and on the bridges. This park highlights the Kettle Valley Railway grade that passes through the canyon and 5 tunnels which were built in 1914. It contains a 135 hectare land base. It is a popular tourist attraction for the town of Hope and provides viewing, walking, fishing and picnicking opportunities. The hiking trail links to the historic Hope-Nicola Cattle Trail. The engineer Andrew McCullough was an avid reader of Shakespearean literature, and used characters such as Lear, Jessica, Portia, Iago, Romeo and Juliet to name stations of the Coquihalla subdivision." (from the business)

Features

  • Open seasonally
  • There are four wheelchair-accessible toilets near the parking lot.
  • The tunnels trail is also accessible with a flat gravel surface.
  • This gravel becomes uneven through the tunnels, so use caution and a flashlight.

Activities

  • Cycling
  • Fishing
  • Hiking

Services & Exhibits

  • Pets on Leash
  • Picnic Areas
  • Pit or Flush Toilets
Info

Address

Hope, BC  V0X 1L0
Canada

Categories

  • Gardens & Parks

Business Hours

  • Please refer to website for up - to - date information

Speciality

Provincial Parks

Languages Spoken

  • English

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